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Study Reveals Dark Matter's Hidden Light Interactions
10/15/2025
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- A study from the University of York suggests that dark matter may interact with light, leaving faint color signatures detectable by advanced telescopes.
- Traditionally, dark matter was thought to be completely non-interactive with light, only influencing gravitational effects.
- Researchers propose that light passing through dark matter-rich areas could experience subtle energy shifts, producing slight red or blue tints.
